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Mamamia of the Sheen Family Northwest... creative kitchen dweller and exercise fanatic. I enjoy entertaining and trying out my new food ideas on my friends and family. I love going to the farmer's market and other local venues for my ingredients, and there are a lot of places to do that around here! Visit my blog: www.lapuremama.com for more interesting ideas and recipes!

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I call this post 'Raw Tomatillo Salsa (and the burritos that served them)'. Because, although the burritos were delicious, the tomatillo salsa was the star of the show. Either way, it's a two-fer post... two recipes in one! So simple,...

A perfect nod to the fun combination of summer and fall. Slightly spicy; definitely filling adn warming. For full recipe and more information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog. Enjoy and happy fall!...

This is a lovely and fun way to use those beautiful eggplants of the season. The eggplant is barbecued, giving it a fantastic roasty flavor. You can serve it on its own, as an appetizer or paired with a fantastic...

A perfect school lunch. A simple after school snack. An easy, quick dinner for those nights when you just don't have time. They're just good... and easy! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La...

Pesto as a base, KGB, aka kale, garlic and broccoli... the best ingredients ever! This is a simple yet delicious and incredibly healthy meal. For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog....

It's back to school prep time which means great tasting things I can freeze and pull out to make epic lunches with. Carrot Cake Muffins. Barely sweet, boasting fresh carrot and intriguing spices. Kids love them. You love them. Teachers...

This soup is the perfect embodiment of summer, while still boasting all the 'warm and fuzzy' features of the most perfect rainy day food: grilled cheese and tomato soup. My critics gave me a rousing two thumbs up. I hope...

Summer is here and the basil is a-growing! I love this pesto because it's easy to make, freezes well and carries the flavor of summer to a t! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the...

These little darlings aren't overly sweet and use fresh raspberries instead of raspberry jam. Less sugar equals better for you! They are super simple and would make a great snack or dessert! For full recipe and more photos and information,...

This lovely and highly flavorful dish makes a fantastic side dish, paired with the Twice Baked Ginger Lime Sweet Potatoes I made a while back. This dish would also make a lovely main, paired with a little brown rice and...

This is a fantastic light meal or side dish. The recipe is courtesy of Earth Balance, with a few changes by me, and uses their new coconut spread! It's great stuff and this recipe is a-mazing! For full recipe and more...

Chocolate hummus? Oh yes!! A perfect alternative for those wanting a sweet treat without a lot of sugar, refined carbs and empty calories. Who needs them when you can get your chocolate fix with this not overly sweet and quite filling chocolate...

A just plain fantastic way to use kohlrabi! Which, by the way, might be one of my new favorite vegetables. Especially like this! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog. Enjoy!...

Fresh raspberries, a little protein powder burst and coconut milk. A few of my favorite things! These muffins are super easy, not overly sweet and great for breakfast or a snack. For full recipe and more photos and information, go...

This salad is packed full of protein but still light and incredibly flavorful. Perfect for those hot days where cooking just isn't in the cards! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama...

This is a simple, yet beautiful salad boasting raw and slighty barbecued veg, crunchy tofu and a flavorful asian marinade and dressing. So good! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog....

A perfect green side dish boasting bright greens and a little crunch from the cashews. I won't forget to mention the 'yum' factor of the garlic scapes! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La...